Support a healthy digestive system

A half-cup serving of radishes has 1 gram of fiber. Eating a couple of servings every day helps you meet your daily fiber requirement. Fiber prevents constipation by thickening up your stool and assisting waste movement through your intestines. Fiber may also aid in blood sugar management and has been related to weight loss and decreased cholesterol.

Radish leaves, in particular, may be useful. According to the findings of a 2008 study on rats on a high-cholesterol diet, radish leaves are a rich source of fiber that can aid improve digestive function. This might be attributed to increased bile output. In a second study, radish juice was found to help prevent stomach ulcers by preserving gastrointestinal tissue and improving the mucosal barrier. The mucosal barrier protects your stomach and intestines from harmful microbes and poisons that can cause ulcers and inflammation.